Question

Line 1 passes through the points (-2,-7) and (1,2). Line 2 passes through the points (5,-2) and (8,-2). Find the slope of each line. Which line has the greater​ slope?

Answer 1

The slopes are 3 and 0. The points (-2,-7) and (1,2) has a greater slope.

Explanation:

To find the slope, substitute the points into the slope formula.

`m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) =(2--7)/(1--2) =(9)/(3) =3`

`m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) =(-2--2)/(8-5) =(0)/(3) =0`

The points (-2,-7) and (1,2) has a greater slope.